Life Goes On (Onew album)

Onew released his second EP in April 2022 after taking a four-year hiatus from his solo music career due to military service.{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220329005700315|title=Shinee's Onew to drop new EP 'Dice' next month|website=Yonhap News Agency|date=March 29, 2022|access-date=March 29, 2022|archive-date=March 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329024546/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220329005700315|url-status=live}} Following this, it was announced that he would release his first Japanese album in July, accompanied by his first Japan concert tour as a soloist.{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/05/17/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-Onew/20220517160916108.html|title=Onew to drop first full-length album 'Life Goes On' in Japan in July|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Lee|first=Jian|date=May 17, 2022|access-date=May 24, 2022|archive-date=May 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524211452/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/05/17/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-Onew/20220517160916108.html|url-status=live}}

The album contains two discs; the first disc includes six original songs, while the second includes four covers of famous Japanese songs.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/112835/2|script-title=ja:オンユ（SHINee）、日本アルバム『Life goes on』新ビジュアル＆7種のジャケット写真など公開|trans-title=Onew (Shinee)'s Japanese album "Life Goes On" new visuals and seven jacket photos released|website=Billboard Japan|date=June 1, 2022|access-date=June 10, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604090732/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/112835/2|url-status=live}} The bonus disc was released as a digital EP titled Who Sings? Vol.1 on June 1. The songs included are "Everything" by Misia, "Kirakira" by Kazumasa Oda, "Uroko" by Motohiro Hata and "Yasashii Kiss o Shite" by Dreams Come True. "Kirakira" and "Uroko" were released on digital music platforms on May 18 and May 25, respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2234642/full/|script-title=ja:SHINeeオンユ、カバー集を先行配信 「キラキラ」「Everything」などJ-POP4曲|trans-title=Shinee's Onew will pre-release his cover collection of four J-pop songs, including "Kirakira" and "Everything"|website=Oricon|date=May 13, 2022|access-date=June 10, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604044531/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2234642/full/|url-status=live}} The music video for "Kirakira" stars Rena Takeda and Jin Suzuki and showcases a story about everyday life.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/112496/2|script-title=ja:SHINee・オンユ、カバーソング「キラキラ」MV公開|trans-title=Shinee's Onew releases music video for cover song "Kirakira"|website=Billboard Japan|date=May 24, 2022|access-date=June 10, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=June 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610184744/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/112496/2|url-status=live}} The album's title song "Life Goes On" was pre-released on June 22.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/113559/2|script-title=ja:オンユ（SHINee）、日本アルバムのタイトル曲「Life goes on」先行配信|trans-title=Onew (SHINee) pre-delivered the title song "Life goes on" of the Japanese album|website=Billboard Japan|date=June 21, 2022|access-date=June 25, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=June 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625232643/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/113559/2|url-status=live}} The album's second disc was digitally released on June 29.{{Cite web|url=https://shinee.jp/news/2022/0621_1941.html|script-title=ja:JAPAN 1st ALBUMからタイトル曲「Life goes on」のデジタル先行配信が決定！さらにデジタルキャンペーンも決定！|trans-title=Digital advance distribution of the title song "Life goes on" has been decided from JAPAN 1st ALBUM! In addition, a digital campaign has been decided!|website=SHINee Japan Official|language=ja|access-date=July 5, 2022|title=SHINee OFFICIAL WEBSITE }} The full studio album was released physically on July 6 along with the music video of the title track. It stars Hinako Sakurai and was shot in Okinawa.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/114056/2|script-title=ja:オンユ（SHINee）新曲「Life goes on」MV、沖縄で撮影＆桜井日奈子も出演|trans-title=Onew (SHINee) new song "Life goes on" MV, shot in Okinawa & Hinako Sakurai also appeared|website=Billboard Japan|date=July 6, 2022|access-date=July 16, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=July 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716125212/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/114056/2|url-status=live}}

To commemorate the album's release, Onew held a talk event in collaboration with J-Wave in front of 400 fans, where he discussed the production process.{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/484154|script-title=ja:オンユが語ったソロ活動への思いとメンバーの支え、400人を前に「待っていただいた分、恩返しを」|trans-title=Onew talked about his thoughts on solo activities and the support of the members in front of 400 people. "Give back as much as you waited."|website=Natalie|date=July 4, 2022|access-date=July 4, 2022|language=ja}} He hosted the July 7 episode of All Night Nippon.{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/482527|script-title=ja:SHINeeオンユのオールナイトニッポンX放送決定「みなさんの1日の終わりを素敵なものに」|trans-title=Shinee Onew's All Night Nippon broadcast appearance. "Make everyone's end of the day wonderful."|website=Natalie|date=June 22, 2022|access-date=July 4, 2022|language=ja}} Onew embarked on his first Japanese concert tour on July 8 in support of the album. A reality show depicting his album preparations titled Hello Onew was broadcast by Fuji TV starting on July 11.{{cite web|url=https://www.thefirsttimes.jp/news/0000136365/|script-title=ja:SHINeeのリーダー・オンユ、自身初となる日本での地上波冠番組が放送決定|trans-title=Shinee's leader Onew will appear on his first terrestrial TV program in Japan|website=The First Times|date=June 15, 2022|access-date=July 4, 2022|language=ja}} He collaborated with YouTuber and vocal coach Ryo Shiraishi, appearing on his YouTube channel to discuss his singing techniques and album.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/114419/2|script-title=ja:オンユ（SHINee）、ボイストレーナー・しらスタとYouTubeコラボ|trans-title=YouTube collaboration with Onew (SHINee), voice trainer Shirasta|website=Billboard Japan|access-date=July 16, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=July 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716132840/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/114419/2|url-status=live}} He also guested on the longest-running Japanese music show, Music Fair, and music program {{ill|Buzz Rhythm|ja|バズリズム}}.{{Cite news|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/551765/tv/|script-title=ja:オンユ TV出演情報|trans-title=Onew TV appearance information|work=Oricon|location=Minato, Tokyo|language=ja|access-date=February 11, 2024|archive-date=February 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211225422/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/551765/tv/|url-status=live}}

Following their digital releases, both Who Sings? Vol.1 and Life Goes On topped Oricon's weekly Digital Albums Chart.{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2022-06-13/|title=週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2022年05月30日～2022年06月05日|website=Oricon News|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608212916/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2022-06-13/|archive-date=2022-06-08|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2022-07-11/|title=週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2022年06月27日～2022年07月03日|website=Oricon News|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710082209/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2022-07-11/|archive-date=2022-07-10|url-status=dead}} Both albums peaked at number four on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart{{cite web|url=https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2022&month=06&day=13|title=Billboard Japan Hot Albums: 2022/06/08 公開|website=Billboard Japan|access-date=June 10, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=June 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608052739/https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2022&month=06&day=13|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2022&month=07&day=18|title=Billboard Japan Hot Albums: 2022/07/13 公開|website=Billboard Japan|language=ja|access-date=July 13, 2022}} and topped the component Download Albums chart, recording 3,254 and 2,108 downloads, respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/113088/2|script-title=ja:【ビルボード】ONEW (SHINee)の『Who sings? Vol.1』がDLアルバム首位、新旧『トップガン』OSTがトップ10内に|trans-title=[Billboard] Onew (Shinee)'s "Who sings? Vol.1" is at the top of the DL album chart, and the old and new "Top Gun" OSTs are in the top 10.|website=Billboard Japan|access-date=June 10, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=June 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610184744/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/113088/2|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/114092/2|script-title=ja:【ビルボード】ONEW（SHINee）、日本初のソロアルバム『Life goes on』がDLアルバム首位|trans-title=[Billboard] ONEW (SHINee), Japan's first solo album "Life goes on" tops DL album|website=Billboard Japan|access-date=July 6, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=July 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716130005/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/114092/2|url-status=live}} With its physical release, Life Goes On recorded 30,299 copies in first week sales.{{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-07-18/|title=週間 アルバムランキング 2022年07月18日付|trans-title=Oricon album charts for July 18, 2022|publisher=Oricon|language=ja|access-date=July 13, 2022|archive-date=July 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713032814/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2022-07-18/|url-status=dead}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Life Goes On track listing

| extra_column = Arrangement

| total_length = 24:34

| title1 = Yoake no Sekai

| note1 = {{nihongo2|夜明けの世界}}

| lyrics1 = Tanaka

| music1 = Josef Melin

| length1 = 4:38

| title2 = Osoku Okita Asa ni

| note2 = {{nihongo2|遅く起きた朝に}}

| lyrics2 = Junji Ishiwatari

| music2 = {{hlist|Kyosuke Yamanaka|Erik Lidbom}}

| length2 = 5:57

| title3 = Life Is...

| lyrics3 = Sayaka Inoue

| music3 = {{hlist|Michael James Down|Primož Poglajen|Jeppe Reil|Thomas Reil}}

| length3 = 3:06

| title4 = Beauty

| lyrics4 = Ishiwatari

| music4 = {{hlist|David Simon|Alysa|Carlyle Fernandes}}

| length4 = 3:24

| title5 = Lighthouse

| lyrics5 = Sara Sakurai

| music5 = {{hlist|Andreas Stone Johansson|Ricky Hanley|Russ Ballard|Christian Ballard}}

| length5 = 4:09

| title6 = Life Goes On

| lyrics6 = Sakurai

| music6 = Justin Reinstein

| length6 = 3:20

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{{Track listing

| headline = Who Sings? Vol.1 track listing

| extra_column = Arrangement

| total_length = 20:31

| title1 = Everything

| lyrics1 = Misia

| music1 = Toshiaki Matsumoto

| extra1 = Tomoki Ishizuka

| length1 = 6:54

| title2 = Kirakira

| note2 = {{nihongo2|キラキラ}}

| lyrics2 = Kazumasa Oda

| music2 = Oda

| extra2 = Hirofumi Sasaki

| length2 = 4:53

| title3 = Uroko

| note3 = {{nihongo2|鱗(うろこ)}}

| lyrics3 = Motohiro Hata

| music3 = Hata

| extra3 = Haketa Takefumi

| length3 = 5:17

| title4 = Yasashii Kiss o Shite

| note4 = {{nihongo2|やさしいキスをして}}

| lyrics4 = Miwa Yoshida

| music4 = Masato Nakamura

| extra4 = Takefumi

| length4 = 3:27

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